Phillies Reportedly Pursuing White Sox Closer Alex Colome
By Parker White
The Philadelphia Phillies are still in the thick of the Wild Card race, as they enter Monday's action just one game out. However, if they want to truly make a run, they need to address their much-maligned bullpen.
According to Jon Morosi of MLB.com, the Phillies have "continued interest" in Chicago White Sox right-handed closer Alex Colome.
Source: #Phillies showing continued interest in #WhiteSox closer Álex Colomé. @MLB @MLBNetwork
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) July 29, 2019
The Phillies have made it known they aren't willing to part with their highly-touted prospects for a chance at a Wild Card spot, but they are still looking to add pitching, both in the rotation and bullpen.
Colome isn't a free agent until after the 2020 season, so he wouldn't be a rental for a Phillies team that is looking to contend right now.
#Phillies scouts have been on the ground for weeks with the MLB trade deadline quickly approaching.
— NBC Sports Philadelphia (@NBCSPhilly) July 29, 2019
Who could the team be eyeing? Alex Colome is a hot name to watch and @JSalisburyNBCS has why: https://t.co/3p2VVvWuq8
In 40 appearances out of the White Sox bullpen, Colome has 21 saves and owns a 2.27 ERA with 31 strikeouts over 39.2 innings. The 30-year-old closer would immediately step in and shut down games in the ninth for Philadelphia, especially with David Robertson, Seranthony Dominguez and Pat Neshek on the injured list.